Bill Nojay, a NY Republican who credited himself with convincing D. tRump to run for president, has died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was the NYS Assemblyman 133rd district and was scheduled in a primary on Tuesday.
Nojay was a huge advocate of Second amendment rights.
He was also involved in some legal battles involving business fraud in Pennsylvania and overseas.
His death complicates the primary and general election for the seat, where his primary opponent is Rick Milne and his Democratic opponent is Barbara Baer.More